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Bellevue, Ohio

Introduction to Bellevue, Ohio

Bellevue, Ohio, in Huron county, is 36 miles W of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 45 miles SE of Toledo, Ohio. The city has a population of approximately 8,193.

Bellevue History

In 1835, Bellevue was surveyed and laid out. The town, which was incorporated in 1851, was named in honor of James Bell, who built railroads. The emergence of the railroad in 1837, brought growth and prosperity to Bellevue.

Bellevue and Nearby Attractions

  • Seneca Caverns
  • Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum
  • East Harbor State Park
  • Historic Lyme Village
  • Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site

Things To Do In Bellevue

Ellis Park, Maumee Bay State Park, and Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge provide opportunities for recreation. East Harbor State Park on Lake Erie has provisions for boating, camping, fishing, and hiking. Golfers may enjoy a game at Twin Lakes Golf Course. Seneca Caverns have guided tours in which visitors may see the 'Ole Mist'ry River' and various other fossils and inscriptions displayed in the underground caves. Tremont House, John Wright Mansion, and Heter Farm in Belleview are places of historical interest.

Bellevue Transportation

Flights are available from Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport.

Bellevue Higher Education

The closest colleges to Bellevue include Oberlin College, Ashland University, and Lorain County Community College.

Comparative Profile of Bellevue, OH

Comparing Bellevue to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built13

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